Crash location | 44.486111°N, 97.170278°W
Reported location is a long distance from the NTSB's reported nearest city. This often means that the location has a typo, or is incorrect. |
Nearest city | Watertown, SD
44.899409°N, 97.115073°W 28.7 miles away |
Tail number | N4474P |
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Accident date | 19 Jun 2014 |
Aircraft type | Quicksilver Enterprises Inc Mxl Ii Sport |
Additional details: | None |
Witnesses stated the airplane made a steep turn at low altitude, followed by a rapid descent and ground impact. The uncertificated pilot was seriously injured and did not recall any of the accident sequence, due to head trauma. Examination of the airframe and engine by Federal Aviation Administration personnel revealed no evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
The uncertificated pilot's loss of control while maneuvering at low altitude.